Bank Nurse - Health Centre

Clifton College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Bristol is seeking a qualified Bank Nurse to provide flexible nursing support at their Health Centre. The role involves managing clinical duties, such as first aid and medication administration, while ensuring effective communication with students and staff. The ideal candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse with strong clinical judgement and experience working autonomously. The position requires reliability and the ability to work at short notice, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse registered with NMC.
• Flexibility and reliability to respond at short notice.
• Ability to manage first aid and medication accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible nursing support at the School Health Centre.
• Manage illness and injury, including first aid.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and effective communication.

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Experience working autonomously

Confidence in triage

Experience in urgent care

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

NMC-registered nurse (child or adult)

Job description

Bank Nurse - Health Centre

Clifton College, Bristol, BS8 3JH

Salary: £23.00 - £24.00 per hour

Contract: Part time

New position

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Bank School Nurse to provide flexible, on‑demand nursing support within the School Health Centre. This casual role supports daytime clinical cover, short‑term absences, illness outbreaks and participation in the on‑call rota, delivering high‑quality nursing care to pupils in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities include first aid, illness and injury management, medication administration, accurate record‑keeping and effective communication with pupils, staff and parents.

Requirements: NMC‑registered nurse (child or adult); strong clinical judgement; experience working autonomously; confidence in triage, urgent care and safeguarding.

This role requires flexibility, reliability and availability at short notice, including evenings and weekends for on‑call duties.

Clifton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the postholder will be expected to comply fully with safeguarding, data protection and professional standards.

Clifton College is part of the Education Group, educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3‑18. The college offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Closing date: 26 January 2026. Early applications are encouraged; the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Please note we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form.

• Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age for all roles except lifeguard positions where candidates must be 16+ with relevant qualifications.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.
• All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre‑employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview; by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 so you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.